Women's Economic Empowerment

TechnoServe helps hardworking women around the world to overcome economic barriers and improve their lives.

In our latest "Re:Development" episode, entrepreneurs Sahar Mansoor from India and Celina Alvarado from El Salvador share how they think foreign aid should support the small business sector.

Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, we're celebrating the hardworking farmers and entrepreneurs behind one of the world’s most beloved treats: chocolate.

Do women farmers benefit from participating in women-only self-help groups, or from mixed ones? In this innovation spotlight, we highlight a new case study from Nigeria that explores how different types of community organizations impact women’s ability to access savings and exercise financial decision-making.

Take our quiz to test your knowledge and discover why investing in women is one of the most powerful tools we have to build a more prosperous future.

This International Women’s Day, we’re sharing the story of a young entrepreneur in Mozambique who is forging new pathways for women in her community to thrive.

We’re taking a look back at some of our favorite stories of women’s empowerment and resilience in the face of gender-based challenges.

They've proved that a profitable business can go hand in hand with social impact. Hear three entrepreneurs share in their own words how they built their businesses and why they are hopeful for the future.

In Peru's San Martín region, coffee farmer Layit Vargas Tello learned skills that helped her transform from a quiet participant in her coffee cooperative to a leader in her community.

Four years ago, Lúcia Sigauque’s life took an unexpected turn. Discover how a sudden change in her circumstances propelled her into a new role as a successful woman entrepreneur and baker in northern Mozambique.